Josh Thomson has a 22-9-0 professional record and is 48 years old in the Lightweight division, representing American Kickboxing Academy (1638 average active-roster Elo across 6 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Josh Thomson career snapshot Recent form L-W-W-L-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Patricky Pitbull Finish profile 73% 16 finishes in 22 recorded wins Primary win path submission 9 recorded wins by submission Josh Thomson quick answers What is Josh Thomson's record? Josh Thomson's professional MMA record is 22-9-0.
How old is Josh Thomson? Josh Thomson is 48 years old.
What weight class is Josh Thomson? Josh Thomson fights at Lightweight in BFC.
What gym does Josh Thomson represent? Josh Thomson is associated with American Kickboxing Academy, whose 6 active Combat Edge fighters average 1638 Elo.
How tall is Josh Thomson? Josh Thomson is 5'10" tall.
How much does Josh Thomson weigh? Josh Thomson competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 153 lbs.
What is Josh Thomson's Combat Edge Elo? Josh Thomson's professional MMA Elo is 1685, with a peak Elo of 1730.
How strong is Josh Thomson's recent opposition? Josh Thomson's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1674 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Josh Thomson's last fight? Josh Thomson's latest tracked pro fight was against Patricky Pitbull at Bellator 172 on 2017.02.18.
What is Josh Thomson's recent form? Josh Thomson's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Josh Thomson usually win? Josh Thomson's 22 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 73% ending before the final bell.
7 Wins by knockout
9 Wins by submission
6 Wins by decision
2 Loss by knockout
0 Loss by submission
7 Loss by decision
Josh Thomson stats Record : 22 / 9 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 2.59 Fighter 3.82 UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 48% Fighter 46% UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 2.12 Fighter 3.91 UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 64% Fighter 53% UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 1.92 Fighter 1.68 UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy 40% Fighter 28% UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 55% Fighter 59% UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 1.34 Fighter 0.50 UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss23-8-0 Patricky Pitbull 16-8-0 Punches 0:40 R2 Bellator 172 2017.02.18 Details unavailable Cancelled22-9-0 Michael Chandler Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2016.05.14 Details unavailable Win22-8-0 Pablo Villaseca 10-1-0 Ground & Pound 3:59 R2 Bellator 147 2015.12.04 Details unavailable Win21-8-0 Mike Bronzoulis 18-8-1 Arm Triangle Choke 0:39 R3 Bellator 142 2015.09.19 Details unavailable Loss21-7-0 -11 Elo Tony Ferguson 18-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 71 2015.07.15 View details Cancelled22-9-0 Gilbert Burns Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2015.03.21 Details unavailable Loss21-6-0 Bobby Green 22-5-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FOX 12 2014.07.26 Details unavailable Cancelled22-9-0 Michael Johnson Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.07.26 Details unavailable Loss21-5-0 -9 Elo Benson Henderson 19-3-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FOX 10 2014.01.25 View details Cancelled22-9-0 Anthony Pettis Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.12.14 Details unavailable Win20-5-0 +18 Elo Nate Diaz 16-8-0 Head Kick & Punches 3:44 R2 UFC on FOX 7 2013.04.20 View details Cancelled22-9-0 Caros Fodor Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.09.29 Details unavailable Loss20-4-0 Gilbert Melendez 20-2-0 Decision Split Not recorded Strikeforce 2012.05.19 Details unavailable Win19-4-0 KJ Noons 11-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2012.03.03 Details unavailable Cancelled22-9-0 Maximo Blanco Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.09.10 Details unavailable Loss19-3-0 Tatsuya Kawajiri 26-6-2 Decision Unanimous Not recorded K-1: Dynamite 2010 2010.12.31 Details unavailable Win18-3-0 Gesias Cavalcante 15-3-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2010.10.09 Details unavailable Win17-3-0 Pat Healy 19-12-0 Rear Naked Choke 4:27 R3 Strikeforce 2010.06.26 Details unavailable Loss17-2-0 Gilbert Melendez 16-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2009.12.19 Details unavailable Win16-2-0 Ashe Bowman 9-5-0 Punches 1:14 R1 Strikeforce at the Mansion II 2008.09.20 Details unavailable Win15-2-0 Gilbert Melendez 14-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2008.06.27 Details unavailable Win14-2-0 Adam Lynn 11-7-0 Punches 4:45 R1 Strikeforce 2007.09.29 Details unavailable Win13-2-0 Nick Gonzalez 12-4-0 Rear Naked Choke 1:42 R1 Strikeforce 2007.06.22 Details unavailable Win12-2-0 Nam Phan 12-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2006.12.08 Details unavailable Win11-2-0 Duane Ludwig 13-5-0 Guillotine Choke 4:36 R2 Strikeforce 2006.10.07 Details unavailable Win10-2-0 Rocky Johnson 3-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.07.06 Details unavailable Win9-2-0 Harris Sarmiento 20-13-0 Arm Triangle Choke 3:19 R3 Strikeforce 2006.06.09 Details unavailable Loss9-1-0 Clay Guida 18-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Strikeforce 2006.03.10 Details unavailable Win8-1-0 Enoch Wilson 3-1-0 Decision Not recorded Not recorded PFA: Pride And Fury 3 2005.10.13 Details unavailable Win7-1-0 Daisuke Sugie 7-5-1 Kneebar 4:35 R1 Pride Bushido 8 2005.07.17 Details unavailable Win22-9-0 Toshiyuki Nakagawa Record TBD KO/TKOMuay Thai R1 Not recorded Strikeforce Kickboxing 2005.06.04 Details unavailable Loss7-0-0 Yves Edwards 26-8-1 Flying Head Kick & Punches 4:32 R1 UFC 49: Unfinished Business 2004.08.21 Details unavailable Win6-0-0 Hermes França 8-0-0 Decision Majority Not recorded UFC 46: Supernatural 2004.01.31 Details unavailable Win5-0-0 Gerald Strebendt 6-2-0 Punches 2:45 R1 UFC 44: Undisputed 2003.09.26 Details unavailable Win4-0-0 Rob McCullough 2-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded WFA 3: Trigg vs. Hallman 2002.11.23 Details unavailable Win3-0-0 Kajan Johnson 3-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.09.07 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Doug Evans 3-7-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.05.04 Details unavailable No Contest2-0-0 Norifumi Yamamoto 3-0-0 Yamamoto Kicked in Groin 2:00 R2 IFC 16: Shogun 2001.12.15 Details unavailable Cancelled22-9-0 Louis Rosa Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.04.21 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Victor Estrada 0-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.03.10 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.01.18 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Josh Thomson Tony Ferguson Benson Henderson Gilbert Melendez Tatsuya Kawajiri Clay Guida Yves Edwards Compare Josh Thomson with peers vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Abe Alsaghir vs Lom-Ali Eskiev vs Nazim Sadykhov Amateur fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss3-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.03.08 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Charlie Fortec 1-0-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2000.01.15 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.08.07 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Brandon Shuey 2-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1999.06.19 Details unavailable Embed Josh Thomson's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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